Finding Your Filter

Often times I am shocked and appalled over what comes out of some mouths. There is so much said that is unnecessary and so much that goes unsaid that would benefit the ears of the ones who need to hear. Why is it is so much easier to spew out a negative comment or barf out a critical opinion. Have we no filter anymore? Sometimes I wish the Universe could invent a shock collar and when someone said something unnecessary, rude or inappropriate, this lovely collar would squeeze the breath from their lungs until they learned to retrain all on their own. Imagine how beautiful relationships would be if we complimented, and supported as much as we “joke” and criticize.

I challenge you to try it. For one whole day, only speak if you have something valuable or worthwhile to say. For one day, compliment and don’t criticise. Just be…